THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19 - CP. AISHATU ABUBAKAR BAJU LEADS AN EFFORT TO ENLIST THE NATIONAL VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE VOM

The capacity for the COVID - 19 diagnosis at the National Veterinary Research Institute(NVRI), Vom, Plateau state is unparallel.

Since 1924, NVRI, Vom has been in the forefront of controlling highly infectious diseases ranging from Rinderpest to the more recent, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 outbreak in 2006, which ravaged the poultry industry until it was successfully controlled.

The Laboratory's capacity for diagnosis and control of highly dangerous diseases like Avian influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Anthrax, Rabies, Monkeypox virus, Lassa fever virus e.t.c has been top notch and enhanced with a 220 square meter Bio-Safety Level - 3 facility (supported by the Canadian Government).

With highly trained, proficient and experienced researchers, the institute is ready to be a part of the laboratory network for the diagnosis of COVID - 19.

One health is a priority item for her Majesty, the President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria. She relentlessly upholds the hope that, very soon, the Nation will begin to appreciate the constant contributions of the Veterinary community to public health.

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